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The logic of the show (quasi-spoilers)

posted 16 years ago by gustavoe101
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Maybe I'm being a bit fastidious, but I just don't think a show like Live! could have worked out like they presented it in the film. I mean, what would have happened if contestant # 1 had been the unlucky one? The result: a 10 min. show with a 19% share! Not to mention that poor Katy would have been out of a job and the audience wouldn't have gotten to know the other contestants (and choose their favorites, etc., etc.) I know they showed the contestant's bios before the show; I am talking about the show itself and the way it was set up.

Wouldn't it have been more logical to introduce the contestants, show their bios (thus filling 45 min. of programming, commercial time included), THEN choose the order in which they will shoot themselves?

Anyway, just a minor detail, 'cause I really liked the movie. Wasn't expecting much and it really surprised me; kept me at the edge of my seat when the "real" show started. Kudos for Eva Mendes both for her acting and for producing of the film! Great acting from the rest of the cast as well! This fils deserves way better than 5.9.

[–] only-hype 16 years ago

yeah, i feel the same.
i mean they should've spent a good 45 minutes of "the show" chattin it up with the contestants, throw in some funny moments here & there, special moments in their lives, what they plan on doing with the money afterwards, etc.

then the last 15 minutes be the actual game.

but hey, nonetheless, still a pretty good film.

[–] kameeleoned_out 16 years ago

another interesting situation would be if the last guy (rick?) would have been the one with the real bullet. going last, he would have known that it was him who would be about to die and would undoubtedly withdraw from the competition. it would probably be wise if the last 2 contestants went simultaneously, and even wiser (though not as "exciting") if all of the contestants pulled the trigger at the same time, after their stories an any other entertainment that would precede.

i thought the movie was fantastic, although i didn't enjoy the actual "show" at all.

[–] gottfrid 14 years ago

Yeah, Gustavoe, you had a very good idea, there(to show bios and all that, and then choose the order).

I thought the same when I saw the film, but I couldnt think of a good idea on how to solve it!

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[–] Video_Store_Girl 14 years ago

I really like Kameeelleoned (sp?) idea, both the last contestnts pull trigger at the same time - that would have been a better conclusion instead of it coming down to the last person who knows he/she will die.

They could do a remake in a few years and use that idea i think :)

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[–] ddpsabu 14 years ago

I think the way to do it is have someone else pulling the trigger.

For the 1st 45mins, they introduce the contestants, the weapon, the bullet & the executioner.
In the last part, they take peoples name at random, and shoot at them.
It's not strictly Russian Roulette, but it's close to

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[–] scottjmitchell 12 years ago

Wouldn't work, it'd be murder not suicide then surely.

[–] mjburrage 12 years ago

Assuming Russian Roulette was allowed on the air:

1) the pistol would be in some kind of rig—or used behind bullet-proof glass—so that contestants can pull the trigger, but cannot aim the gun at anyone else.

2) they would spin the chamber between each contestant. To not do so invites too many problems with the odds for the last players. Without spinning, the odds by the end are 50% and then 100%, those players would quit rather than shoot.

These points are so obvious, that to not address them was a glaring error in the film.

P.S. a rig would also prevent shots at an angle that only wound, not kill.

[–] stevenackerman69 11 years ago

Yeah, you have to realize that the first person won't lose. I think it might've been interesting if that happened and then the executive was thinking, "What now? A *beep*